Since 2008
Discover Nicklecreek
We are closing for the season December 21st, 2019.
At Nickle Creek Vineyard, our goal is to foster and develop our customers understanding and appreciation of wine in a warm and inviting environment while exposing their palate to different tastes and blends. While shopping for a new wine, we will provide you with information of suitable food pairings to enhance your personal wine experience the moment you open the bottle no matter what the occasion.
With a commitment to quality and value, we have developed a fantastic mix of products that are sure to satisfy the novice as well appeal to those with more eclectic tastes. As demand continues to grow for these premium wines, case production and vineyard acreage will expand as well.
Dry light and crisp A wonderful aperitif and equally splendid…
The soft texture and dark color complement the flavors of…
Our estate grown "Foster White" is a crisp and refreshing…
This dry red wine has hints of green and black…
The soft texture and dark color complement the flavors of…
Flowery and sweet, the tasty and very easy-to-like our Riesling…
Imagine a bowl of plump and juicy sweet blueberries with…
This blush wine offers the succulent, mouth- watering flavors of…
Combination of Cayuga and field ripe strawberries. Served well chilled,…
Fresh and distinct, our Cranberry Wine is semi-sweet with an…
Check out this video Nicklecreek Vineyard was featured in on the reputable food & wine publisher "The Edible Rhody." In the video, you get an in depth look at our life on the vineyard, including our wine dogs, children and a day in the life of making quality wine!
"Visit one of Rhode Island's newest vineyards, deep in the heart of Foster, Rhode Island. Take a virtual vineyard tour and find out how Steve and Sheri O'Connor grow their grapes and make over a dozen tempting wines, all while raising a family on the farm." - Edible Rhody on Vimeo
Purchased the property that would be Nicklecreek Vineyard on Christmas Eve.
Nickle Creek Vineyard was incorporated.
The barn on the property was restored for tasting and production.
Nicklecreek's first full year open... we expanded the tasting room and added a separate production room. Also, cleared more land and planted more vines!
Rising Star Award, North Central Chamber of Commerce
First Place, “best winery experience” & “RI summer destination”, Summer Guide Challenge, Providence Journal
Beverage Artisan Award - Edible Rhody
Gold medal for Pinot Noir, Big E wine competition
Winner of Big E wine competition. Three of our wine varietals won Gold, 2 silver and also won Best Rhode Island Wine!
In 2007 while owner's Sheri and Steven were driving down the road, they discussed moving closer to home to help out their respective parents. While on the topic, it came up that starting a vineyard was always something Steve wanted to do... Sheri agreed and added that she always felt it would be special to live on a farm. With two young sons, the idea of giving them the experiences and lessons that vineyard life offers felt special. It was settled! When they arrived home that day they listed their home for sale in Ledyard, Connecticut. The story gets better ... the home sold before they could find the perfect place. So, without any place to live, they purchased a 35’ camper and continued to search for the perfect terroir. After looking at 25 different properties, the land on Foster RI was finally discovered. In the spring of 2008 the first vineyard block of 1100 vines was planted.... Trying to keep the boys interested in making wine, Steve told them if they picked out their favorite fruit we would make it into a wine together and sell it in the tasting room. They choose, strawberry blush and summer blueberry, which are now two of Nicklecreek's most popular fruit wines. Steve continues to work full time at a major pharmaceutical company while Sheri manages the vineyard and business with the boys! Cheers and we hope to see you soon!!
